Buncombe health officials warn of rabies threat

3:33 PM,
Jun. 13, 2013

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Buncombe County health officials are seeking the public's help in locating individuals who may have been exposed to a potentially rabid fox.

An injured juvenile fox was found by a motorist at the intersection of Sardis Road and Sand Hill Road on June 3. It was taken from the site and transported to an unknown location. In that time, at least four people came in contact with the animal, including a child, Buncombe County Health and Human Services said.

Officials have not been able to identify or locate two of those individuals, including the child. ...